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Florida Safety Information

State Regulations

Click on the icons below to link to useful information regarding driving in Florida: the Florida Driver's Handbook, the Florida Statutes - Motor Vehicles, driver licensing information, and forms from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

DHSMV Link: state agency home page
http://www.flhsmv.gov/

Driver Handbook (PDF): what the authorities want drivers to know
http://funnyinflorida.com/Handbook2009.pdf

DHSMV Forms: useful forms for all occasions
http://www.flhsmv.gov/html/forms.html

Driving Record: see what's on your "permanent record"
http://www.flhsmv.gov/ddl/abstract.html

Licensing Info: what it takes to get a license
http://www.flhsmv.gov/ddl/firstflorida.html

Practice Tests: study up for your driver license written exam
http://www3.hsmv.state.fl.us/exam/

Vehicle Code: complete text of the vehicle and traffic laws
http://www.flsenate.gov/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Index&Title_Request=XXIII#TitleXXIII

Driving Essentials

Google Maps - directions, traffic, and cool satellite images
maps.google.com
GasBuddy.com - locate low-price gas in the U.S. and Canada
www.gasbuddy.com
Trip Cost Calculator - estimate the fuel costs for your next road trip
www.fueleconomy.gov
Electric Vehicle Charger Maps - locate places to recharge your EV
www.evchargermaps.com
Car Fax - vehicle history reports for that new-to-you car you're considering
www.carfax.com

National Safety Sites

National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) - highway safety and consumer information
www.nhtsa.gov
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) - an independent, non-profit, scientific, and educational organization dedicated to reducing the losses from vehicle crashes
www.iihs.org
SaferCar.gov - government crash-test ratings and safety information
www.safercar.gov
National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF) - a non-profit promoting safe driving habits through public awareness
www.nationalroadsafety.org
SmartMotorist.com - expert advice on the newest technology, safety equipment, and strategies for safe navigation of today's roadways
www.smartmotorist.com

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